Current Affairs – 17 October 2026

17 October 2026Yesterday

1. 2:12 PM
   Prime Minister's Office

   Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Chandraghanta during Navratri

   The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has offered prayers to Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of courage, peace and divine power. The Prime Minister prayed for the well-being of all and wished that…

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2. 2:12 PM
   Prime Minister's Office

   Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the divine power and grace of the Goddess

   The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam praising the divine power and infinite valour of the Goddess. The verse describes her as the supreme source of the universe…

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3. 2:12 PM
   Ministry of Development of North-East Region

   Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Interacts with Students at Mizoram University

   Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, interacted with students at Mizoram University on Monday during his two-day visit to Mizoram. He also engaged…

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4. 2:12 PM
   Current Affairs

   Shubman Gill Wins Record Fifth ICC Player of the Month Award

   Shubman Gill won his fifth ICC Player of the Month award on 13 October 2026 for his performances in September 2026. He received the award after scoring heavily in India’s

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5. 2:12 PM
   Current Affairs

   NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets New Record on Mars

   NASA’s Perseverance rover set a record for the longest distance driven by a vehicle on another world, reaching 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometres) on Mars by 11 October 2026.

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6. 2:12 PM
   Current Affairs

   Scientists Link Solar Magnetic Fields to Polar Brightening

   Research reported on 12–13 October 2026 examined how the Sun’s polar magnetic environment relates to microwave polar brightening. The collaborative study involved the Ary

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7. 2:12 PM
   Current Affairs

   INS Tarkash Joins IBSAMAR IX 2026 Naval Exercise

   The ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR IX) Exercise began in Simon’s Town, Western Cape, South Africa, in October 2026. INS Tarkash, an Indi

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8. 2:12 PM
   Ministry of Finance

   Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman concludes successful visit to Singapore, focusing on strengthening investment and financial cooperation

   Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman concluded her official visit to Singapore from October 8 to 11, 2026, after a series of high-level bilateral engagements and meetings with…

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9. 2:12 PM
   Ministry of Railways

   Citizen Centric Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad to Be Held at All Stations on 22.10.2026

   A high-level review meeting was held through video conferencing on 08.10.2026 at Railway Board under the chairmanship of Secretary, Railway Board to reinforce and review the progress of Special Campaign for Disposal…

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10. 2:12 PM
    Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Felicitates Top-Performing Districts at PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’s National Conference

    When policies are shaped by ground realities and all government departments work together in one direction, no district can be left behind in the race for development. This is the hallmark of…

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11. 2:12 PM
    Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

    Pursuing Academic Aspirations with Confidence

    The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme provides eligible scholars with financial assistance to pursue doctoral studies and work towards their academic goals. For many aspiring researchers, financial constraints can…

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12. 2:12 PM
    Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

    From Seasonal Labour to Self-Reliance

    The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), through its Term Loan Scheme, provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries to pursue income-generating activities and work towards economic self-reliance. For many families…

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